where to download El Capitan 10.11
So I am frustrated trying to setup a usb boot stick to install El Capitan 10.11 onto a new machine. Isn't there a location where I can download this OSX for free?
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If you purchased it then from Appstore. Step 4: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886
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I thought El Capitan was a free download. Am I wrong?
It was as upgrade from earlier version. But Apple does not share its OS versions just for free to anyone.
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So I've seen folks online that sell these "install Mac OSX USB sticks" to install a mac OS. How does Apple validate that or how are those things monitored?
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These are pirate copies where one can clone an install DVD or download it for local installation when you own already a previous version. Apple won´t give you support if you apply for it with a pirated version.
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I’m trying to understand. as Eoin mentioned OSX is free how can it really be pirated? excuse my ignorance.
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That makes sense